2017 Hyundai Azera recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Hyundai Azera; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints12

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V619000 · 06 Aug 2021

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering5 · 42%

Structure2 · 17%

Electrical system2 · 17%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 8%

Air bags1 · 8%

Latches/locks/linkages1 · 8%

Service brakes1 · 8%

Unknown or other1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20171

20181

20193

20202

20214

20241

From owner complaints

During our first trip on the interstate i noticed that when trying to correct the steering, either right or left, the car would not immediately respond. Then after just a second or two something would break loose allowing the vehicle to respond to my request. I.e. Turn left or right! It's as if their is something…
Steering · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Airbag light comes on intermittently while driving. Steering locks as the car is driven at highway speeds and requires force to adjust. It presents a challenge when staying in a lane and need to do slight adjustments to stay in lane. Took it to a dealer about a year ago and they could not duplicate the issue.
Steering · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the trunk was difficult to open manually. The contact was able to open the trunk after several attempts. However, the trunk would no longer close securely and had to be tied closed with a wire. The dealer was notified and advised that they were overbooked…
Latches/locks/linkages · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

While commuting home from work in late afternoon, roughly 6:30 p.m. Of 9/26/18 the panoramic sunroof of my 2017 hyundai azera spontaneously exploded from the inside out followed by shattering and glass debris to be expelled from my vehicle onto the interstate and most likely vehicles driving directly behind me. The…
Structure · Feb 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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